Walker Wisdom Day 5: Wearable Tech

Smart watches have so many benefits and uses. The most basic watches track steps. 10,000 steps is the recommended daily goal. Wearable technology like a smart watch is an easy and more accurate way to track your steps versus relying on your phone as a tracking device. If 10,000 steps seems daunting, you can begin to work your way up by increasing your steps by 1,000 steps each week.

In addition to tracking steps, the more advanced smart watches include features such as:

• Heart Rate monitoring during rest as well as physical activity. 
• Tracking calories burned while engaged in physical activity. 
• Monitoring activities like swimming, yoga and strength training. 
• Measuring body composition including body fat, muscle mass and water percentage. 
• Tracking how long you slept and what the quality of sleep was. 
• Connectivity to other apps like messaging, email and music. 

If you are considering wearable technology as an option, check out this NYTimes Article.  

Where to Walk?
Here is a link and a QR code to maps of  a selection of trails on our beautiful campuses.

Additional Destinations: Take NOVA Walk Week into the broader community:

• • Outdoor Activities –Virginia Is For Lovers
  • Northern Virginia Highlights: Best Hikes In Northern Virginia
  • District of Columbia Trail System: DC Trails
  • State Park Trail System: Virginia Trails
  • Maryland’s Trail System: Maryland’s Trails

• Visit the  National Park Service website for one right in your backyard.

Submitted by:
Faith Redd-Walker, OEWW, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu